Join us for an immersive workshop, a journey into the ancestral rhythms of Southern Italy, to celebrate, honor and ritualize the Winter Solstice.
The Solstice Ritual
The Winter Solstice, or Yule, marks the longest night and the moment when the faint light begins to return. It is a sacred time for :
? Letting go of the past year.
? Find yourself in the introspection and silence of winter.
? Invoke the Light for the days ahead.
? Honor the Earth in her sleep.
Dance: trance-energy-renewal
Through the ritual dances of Southern Italy (Tarantella, Pizzica, Tammurriata), we will :
? Reawaken the Body: Using rhythm and steps to anchor energy in the earth and stimulate our inner vitality, so necessary during this cold spell.
? Travel: Enter into trance and circular dance to connect with our life force and the cycles of nature.
? Ritualize: every step, every beat of the drum will be an offering and an intention for the cycle ahead.
? Celebrating Joy: Even in the dark, dance is an act of resistance, sharing and pure joy
Workshop program :
? Introduction: The Winter Solstice in Mediterranean traditions.
? Foot and body technique: learning the basic steps of the Pizzica and the ritual Tammurriata.
? Breath and Intention: Exercises to anchor and connect to the body.
? Collective Dance: Exploration of circle and partner dances (with or without a designated partner) for energy circulation.
Closing ceremony: A dance of light and renewal to welcome the energies of the new solar cycle.
This workshop is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and let the power of rhythm and community illuminate the darkness of Winter
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fee : 40?
What to bring: Soft clothing, water bottle and colorful scarf.
Level required: Open to all, no dance prerequisites necessary. Only the desire to move and connect counts!
The Solstice Ritual
The Winter Solstice, or Yule, marks the longest night and the moment when the faint light begins to return. It is a sacred time for :
? Letting go of the past year.
? Find yourself in the introspection and silence of winter.
? Invoke the Light for the days ahead.
? Honor the Earth in her sleep.
Dance: trance-energy-renewal
Through the ritual dances of Southern Italy (Tarantella, Pizzica, Tammurriata), we will :
? Reawaken the Body: Using rhythm and steps to anchor energy in the earth and stimulate our inner vitality, so necessary during this cold spell.
? Travel: Enter into trance and circular dance to connect with our life force and the cycles of nature.
? Ritualize: every step, every beat of the drum will be an offering and an intention for the cycle ahead.
? Celebrating Joy: Even in the dark, dance is an act of resistance, sharing and pure joy
Workshop program :
? Introduction: The Winter Solstice in Mediterranean traditions.
? Foot and body technique: learning the basic steps of the Pizzica and the ritual Tammurriata.
? Breath and Intention: Exercises to anchor and connect to the body.
? Collective Dance: Exploration of circle and partner dances (with or without a designated partner) for energy circulation.
Closing ceremony: A dance of light and renewal to welcome the energies of the new solar cycle.
This workshop is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and let the power of rhythm and community illuminate the darkness of Winter
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fee : 40?
What to bring: Soft clothing, water bottle and colorful scarf.
Level required: Open to all, no dance prerequisites necessary. Only the desire to move and connect counts!
